VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) EXPLAINED
The 17-digit VIN is the legal identification of
the completed RV and provides information
unique to your camper. It is listed on the
Federal Certification label affixed to the
exterior front roadside of your RV and it is
located on an exterior frame cross member
(usually located on the third or fourth cross
member under the camper, forward of the
bumper). The VIN is also listed on the Trailer
Weight Information label.
The Jayco serial number is needed whenever
making an appointment with or ordering
replacement parts from your RV dealer. The
serial number is the last six-digits of the Jayco
VIN (in the example shown above, the Jayco
serial number is 61J60060).
VEHICLE LABELS
Decals and data plates used throughout the
RV aid in its safe and efficient operation;
others give service instructions. Read all
decals, data and instruction plates before
operating your recreational vehicle. If any
decal, data or instruction plate is painted over,
damaged or removed, it should be replaced.
Keep a record of the 17-digit vehicle
identification number (VIN) and your license
number in the event theft or vandalism
requires you to supply this information to the
authorities.
HITCH (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)
Hitch selection is important because it affects
the towing and handling characteristics of your
RV. There are many kinds of hitches available
for various uses and assuring that you have
the correct hitch installed is critical to a safe
towing experience. Ask your RV dealer about
the proper class and type of hitch you need to
purchase for your individual tow vehicle/RV
combination (a travel trailer requires a frame
mounted hitch; a fifth wheel travel trailer
requires a pin box hitch bolted directly to the
floor of the truck box through the frame).
The hitch manufacturer assigns a hitch class
rating based on the capacity that hitch has for
towing and a weight classification. The weight
classification is determined from the hitch’s
weight carrying capacity (also known as the
tongue weight on a travel trailer). Before
selecting a hitch, you must know your RV’s
GVWR and tongue weight or pin box rating.
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SECTION 6
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
Fig. 6.3 VIN example
Using an oversized or undersized hitch can
cause damage to the RV frame. Jayco, Inc.
cannot be responsible for the tow vehicle
suspension system. The final ball height
after the tow vehicle/travel trailer
combination is completely hooked up is a
factor that must be considered. To avoid
overloading your trailer axles and minimize
possible handling difficulties, your trailer
should be level when hooked to your tow
vehicle. Do not overload your tow vehicle.
The Trailer Weight Information label is
specific to the recreation vehicle for
which it is supplied and is not
interchangeable.
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